Summary:
The city of Oaks, Oklahoma is home to two struggling schools: Oaks-Mission High School and Oaks-Mission Elementary School. Both schools serve a predominantly Native American student population and face significant challenges, including low test scores, high rates of economic disadvantage, and inadequate resources.
The high school has an enrollment of 81 students, with 64.2% identifying as Native American, while the elementary school has 79 students, 60.76% of whom are Native American. Test scores at both schools are alarmingly low, with only around 15-25% of students proficient or better in core subject areas. This suggests a significant academic challenge for the students in the Oaks-Mission school district.
The high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, over 80% in both schools, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at the high school is extremely high, at 47.3 students per teacher, which could contribute to the low test scores. Overall, the Oaks-Mission school district is performing well below the state average, with both schools ranked in the bottom half of schools in Oklahoma, highlighting the need for additional resources and support to improve student outcomes.
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